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4-5. Using the driving support systems
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Driving
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■ Instructions on use
Be sure to observe the following.
Failure to do so may result in death or serious injury.
● The reverse sensor has a limitation in its detecting range and operating
speed. Be sure to confirm the safety of the areas that are not covered by
the reverse sensor, such as the sides of the vehicle. Control the speed of
the vehicle by applying the brake and driving slowly. Keep in mind that the
braking distance may vary depending upon the road surface conditions,
such as rain and gravel.
• The reverse sensors detect only areas near the rear bumper.
• Depending upon the shape of the obstacle or conditions, the distance
covered by the sensors can be reduced or in some cases the sensors
are no longer able to detect an obstacle.
• It takes a bit of time until the buzzer sounds after detecting an obstacle.
Even when moving at an extremely low speed, the vehicle can
approach to a distance of 0.5 meters or less before the buzzer sounds,
so that there is a danger of hitting the object.
● Do not install any accessory in the sensor detecting range. The reverse
sensors may malfunction, leading to an unexpected accident.
● If the reverse sensors encounter abnormality, check the sensor conditions
first. If the buzzer sounds even when there is no ice, snow nor mud, the
sensors may be malfunctioning. Have them checked by a Toyota dealer.
■ Sensors
In the following cases, the reverse sensors may not operate properly, lead-
ing to an unexpected accident. Pay attention while driving.
● When ice, snow or mud gets on the sensors (sensors will operate properly
when removed)
● When the sensors are frozen (sensors will operate properly when they are
thawed)
Abnormal indication may be shown or an obstacle may not be detected
due to freezing especially when the temperature is low.
● When the sensors are covered by a hand etc.
● Under the blazing sun or in a cold climate
● When driving on a rough road, hill, gravel road or grassy road
● When the horn of another vehicle, the engine sound of a motor cycle, the
air braking sound of a large vehicle is heard, or an object emitting a super-
sonic wave such as the reverse sensor of another approaching vehicle
● When the vehicle tilts to a large extent
● When a commercial available fender pole or radio equipment antenna is
installed on the vehicle
● When the vehicle is moving toward a curb stone that is tall or perpendicu-
lar to the vehicle
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